Copyright © 2009 G-Net Consulting, Inc. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:46 EST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:46 EST http://www.guitarists.net/news/ New discussions taking place in the Guitarists.net forums. http://www.guitarists.net/news/ http://www.guitarists.net/images/rss_logo_sm.gif http://www.guitarists.net/news/ New discussions taking place in the Guitarists.net forums. newsp@guitarists.net newsp@guitarists.net newsp@guitarists.net en Guitar 60 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95037 Posted by amanda6562 in Electric Guitar - I am in a good mood in this year. Because I've had these fashional jordan, nike, puma, timberland and else brand shoes.I can choose according to my wishes in SPAM. This might be a stupid question, but is it feasible to think that I can wear these shoes pretty much everyday. I want to travel as lightly as possible when I'm travel in many countries. Guitar Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:31:31 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95037 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=19&thread=95036 Posted by thejimster in Ask The Pros - I have had this guitar for about 5 years and I noticed I am starting to get some fret wear on the first 6 frets.IS the wire on this guitar standard size.I was going to purchase a pack of wire from fender and wanted to make sure it was the right size.I had the guitar since it was new.I am going to have a luthier do the repair.Thanks for any help. Guitar Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:13:46 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=19&thread=95036 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95034 Posted by superbadkonvict in Electric Guitar - hey guys i am just a beginner guitarist i dont know much about pickups and tuners on electric guitars i am lookin for a killer electric guitar with nice looks... i have finalised some guitars but i am confused that which one is better.. because i want to play all kinda music ranging from jas, acoustic , leads ,clean to hard rock, i am also buying an effect pedal{ digitech rp250}. the guitars i am interested in are:{PLEASE JUDGE THE GUITARS ON THE BASIS OF PICKUPS AND TUNERS AND THERE VARSITALITY TO PLAY ALL KINDA MUSIC} DEAN: 1Dean Dave Mustaine Signature VMNTX United Abomination Guitar + VMNTXUA Dave Mustaine Neck Profile Rosewood Fretboard 24 Fret Maple Neck 25 1/2" Scale Dual Dean Designed Black Open Coil Humbuckers Mini Grover 6 in-line Tuners Black Hardware Tune-O-Matic Bridge String Thru Body Tailpiece Finish: United Abomination Custom GraPHICS IMAGE http://cachepe.samedaymusic.com/media/quality,85/brand,sameday/DeanVMNTX_UA-2b62ad06baf845b303554c288d19c1f0.jpg ESP ltd 1V-200 Bolt-On 25.5” Scale Basswood Body Maple Neck Rosewood Fingerboard 42mm Standard Nut Thin U Neck Contour 24 XJ Frets Black Nickel Hardware ESP Tuners TOM Bridge ESP LH-150 humbuckers (B&N) p.u. Finish: BLK IMAGE http://www.michenaud.com/upDATA/imgArticle/big/5771.jpg JACKSON 1Jackson JS30KV King V Electric Guitar Indian cedro body, bolt-on maple neck with Indian rosewood fingerboard, Jackson® CVR high-output humbucking pickups, adjustable string-through-body bridge and chrome hardware. IMAGE http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/brand,zzounds/JS30KV_King_V_xl-08467ee11a0c606622fc57c4fb6b92f6.jpg 2.JS30RR Rhoads Indian cedro body, bolt-on maple neck with Indian rosewood fingerboard, Jackson® CVR high-output humbucking pickups, adjustable string-through-body bridge and chrome hardware. IMAGE http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/brand,zzounds/2900016503_hi-9c17cce76dcf05652a6c8af612a723a8.jpg IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER BETTER OPTION THAN THESE WHICH IS UNDER $300 OR BETWEEN $300 TO $400... LET ME KNOW PLEASE GUYS I AM IN A HURRY N THE WORST PART IS I CANT TEST THEM I HAVE TO BUY IT ONLINE THERE IS NO STORE NEAR MY HOUSE.. THANX JOHNSON Guitar Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:43:19 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95034 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95033 Posted by alwalt in Amplifiers - I happened to play this amp on my friend's house. That's what I would call Marshall's response to SpiderValve and Vypr amps. I did not explore it much, but did a quick run on the different preamp sections, and I have to say I liked them all... It has an onborad effects processor, with fairly convincent mod effects, delay and reverb. Tube powersection. Good, versatile option with the Marshall seal on every sound. Anyone tried this? they told him at the store that they were distributing the amp and will launch it when it is in all stores... hmmm... I did not find a single refference when I googled it... Guitar Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:37:44 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95033 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95030 Posted by Riverbed in Electric Guitar - I am not very smart when it comes to good gear.. I play a Carvin w/ a Marshall amp.. and I live in a single bedroom apartment.. so I can't exactly shred late at night. Any tips on good headphones? i'm willing to spend 100-200.. (i'd rather pay closer to 100). Guitar Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:33:02 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95030 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=95029 Posted by muska200 in Effects Pedals - I have a Fender Starcaster and a 1990 Fender sidekick bass amp. i want to play classic rock mostly. what kind or brand should i get? i'm probabally asking for christmas so price can be up there. Guitar Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:25:40 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=95029 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95028 Posted by zachyweezer in Electric Guitar - Hope ya'll are doing well. It has been too long! I've come to learn that buying a guitar is a very personal process. Like most players, I want to hold and get a feel for the instrument before I make a purchase. But finding potential guitars in a small town can be frustrating! I'd like that humbucker sound. Money is definitely an issue, so I've decided to choose between a couple of "off-brands." I like that fact that Agile has so many terrific reviews. Grover tuners come on all models, as well. That's certainly a plus. Also, I hear that the pickups aren't too bad either. My main concern, however, is the fret work. Until a few days ago, I'd never heard of Xaviere. Evidently, they've copied the Agile formula by providing their customers with solid body LP copies that come equipped with options not normally seen on $200 guitars. I've read the reviews, watched Youtube videos, etc...But I've played neither. Anybody have experience with both of these guitars brands? I've narrowed it down to the Agile AL-2000 and the Xaviere XV-500. Here is a link if you're not familiar with Xaviere: http://store.guitarfetish.com/nexvsomaflma.html Thanks. Guitar Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:34:22 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95028 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95027 Posted by Maritimer in Amplifiers - Hello folks! Since I use my Peavey Classic 30 with my GT8 (and now the Cube 30 as well in stereo, and I can't shake this combo!) and go through the FX return jack from the GT8 to the C30, would I only have to re-tube the power amp section if I want to re-tube this? I'm presuming since I'm bypassing the pre-amp section, I'm only running through the power amp section so a re-tube that I could possibly hear a difference from would be changing the power amp tubes? I have the pre-amp tubes already, but holding onto them in case I start using my pedal board again, and then I'll re-tube the pre-amp section. Let me know if this thinking sounds right or not! Guitar Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:39:13 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95027 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95026 Posted by DCdude in Amplifiers - seems llike there was a fairly recent post about all tubes being the same, but I cant find it... I recently replaced the original groove tubes that were in my Budda. I spent extra$$ and put Mullards in there. Have to tell ya...the Budda never sounded this good before! Im not one to throw terms like "glassy", "shimmering" or any of those out there, but there is a huge difference on both the clean and driven channels. and for the (much) better! I can attest to better "pick attack" , and harmonics are effortless! I dunno if I can support the "all tubes are the same" statement these Mullards rock! Guitar Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:53:23 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95026 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=4&thread=95025 Posted by The Hobbiest in Acoustic Guitar - I am probably too old (34) to be starting new hobbies, but I have always wanted to be able to play guitar. I tried for a few months as a middle schooler, but my guitar was piece O'___ and I wasn't very committed. I figured I would give it another try with a guitar that was easier to play and sounded a little better. I have been to 4 different guitar stores (the 2 larger ones twice), and I just can't find a guitar that feels quite right. I have probably limited myself by trying to find something for around $300. I tried basically every model I could get my hands on from $200 to $400. Ive tried Ibanez, Epiphone, Fender, Seagull, Washburn, Hohner, Takamine, and the 2 cheaper models by Martin and Taylor. I have found some guitars that have the sound Im looking for and some that have the action and feel Im looking for, but none that have both. To my ears, none of the cutaway versions sounded as good as the dreadnought versions. I really liked the action (not so much the looks) of the Epiphone hummingbird, but both of the ones I tried had a fret height problem (I think). The bass strings buzzed if playing above the "higher" looking fret, and sounded good below...Weird that 2 different stores would have units with the same problem (though not the exact same frets). I tried some other epiphones that sounded better, but had different actions. I also like the action on the Ibanez and Hohner guitars I tried, but they didn't quite sound as good as some of the others (the Hohner was ok, but a cheaper model.) I really liked the sound of the Yamaha's, Seagull's, and Takamine's, but the action didn't feel very good to me...even after one of the Takamines that felt close was adjusted. I didn't care for the action or sound of the cheap Martin & Taylor, though they may just not have been setup properly. The Fenders didn't seem all that great either. This one Washburn that was an acoustic electric was perfect...It sounded good and had a great feeling action, but the top had a crack in it where one of the nobs was installed. The guy said it had been repaired, but he was charging full price and wouldn't come off it. I am tempted to try and order this model online, and hope that if it doesn't come setup the same, I can take it somewhere to get setup properly. The other online guitar that intrigued me was the Hohner dr550. Supposedly this guitar has the same action as the cheaper Hohner I liked, but has a much better sound because it was a full solid body vs a composite body...and the wood has been frequency matched by some tapping method??...Anyway the price seems pretty good vs similarly spec'ed big name models. Sorry for the novel. I just wanted to vent, because is frustrating to me that I haven't pulled the trigger yet. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Guitar Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:02:03 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=4&thread=95025 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95024 Posted by John_Chicago in Amplifiers - Has anyone ever wondered how and why manufacturers describe their different amplifiers models within their own brand as having similar sound characteristics such as: "glassy cleans; smooth lows, mids, highs; bell-like cleans, rich tones, smooth cleans, shimmering cleans, extra warm cleans, pristine cleans and lows, blues and rhythm cleans, award winning sounds, sweet sounds, full cleans, versatile tones." While such descriptions might be legal, and at worst, sales "puffing" and opinions, they might confuse, if not mislead consumers. Colloquially and formally, is it unreasonable for a consumer and musician to understand and expect that the manufacturer statements of "glassy cleans, shimmering cleans, pristine cleans" to be synonymous and similarly practical? For businesses, multiple product models are sometimes necessary for economic and performance success. Some different models are truly unique and useful whilst others offer no appreciable difference, improvements, and conversely, reach the point of diminishing returns instantly or early. The rhetorical question might be, "If amplifier model X has such a good clean and versatile tone and distortion, why is there a model Y?" Regarding warranties, some working musicians avoid purchasing an expensive amplifier that has a warranty period of only 1 year. It is a costly risk to purchase a $2500.00 priced unit that only has a 1 year warranty. Again, if some manufacturers' performance and reliability claims are so certain, and not just opinions and "puffing," why not include a 5 or 10 year warranty? Or even a lifetime warranty as other builders do? Guitar Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:27:00 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95024 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95022 Posted by JacksonstarsRR in Electric Guitar - Hey there. My current Seven-string that was a gift from my old friend that i was in a band with has a broken neck now due to the other guitarist in my current band. He has agreed to pay for it but im having a problem with finding a replacement neck and i was going to see if anyone here can help me. I really appreciate all who can help. Thanks. Guitar Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:25:31 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95022 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95021 Posted by JacksonstarsRR in Amplifiers - Hey guys, im kinda new to this place and i figured this would be a good way to start me off... My Head seems to have some feedback problems and im not sure what it is, ive ran it through three differant cabs but i currently dont have one, and its had the same feedback problem through all of them. It seems when i turn my level up to about a quarter or so, if my masters up to about half or so it starts to squeal and it doesnt matter how close i am. The only way to solve it is to turn down the level on my gain and then it dissappears, its not to much of a problem to me but i would just like to know if theres something i can do about it. Thanks. Guitar Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:22:01 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95021 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=3&thread=95020 Posted by raissazhou03 in Bass Guitar - could someone please direct me to a set of instructions on how to tap? i know theres kind of 2 kinds of bass tapping. one way which i know of and hate, and another kind which is more or less just guitar tapping on a bass. any help is appreciated. sorry i couldn't make it any clearer. Guitar Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:14:45 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=3&thread=95020 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=95019 Posted by musicalshore in Effects Pedals - Hi, I bought a GGG DOD 440 Envelope Clone off of ebay that appears to be a dud.I can get a bypass signal, but on the fx channel I don't get any wah, although I do get sound. Twisting the knobs does nothing, however, although if I turn the level up all the way the sound cuts out. Anyway, I'd like to troubleshoot it myself, it can't be all that hard if it came from a kit. Any ideas on where I can begin? Thanks, Michael Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:30:22 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=95019 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=11&thread=95018 Posted by mdw3332 in Open Chat - I guess it's a duet. Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:31:45 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=11&thread=95018 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95016 Posted by yamahasoldier in Amplifiers - SO I made the mistake of walking into the Guitar Center in Kansas City last week, and got to finally play on a Blackstar HT-5. That thing blew me away, i absolutelty loved the tone I got out of it. So when I got back to Louisiana, I broke down and ordered the combo. Should have in about 2 days. Awesome amp. Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:49:05 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95016 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95013 Posted by sandman441 in Electric Guitar - so I was told my guitar was out of tune but I have a electronic tuner and it says it's ok so anyway if anybody can let me know if this arrangement is right that would be awesome E ( thick string) E2 A2 d3 g3 b3 e4 actually lookingt at it it does look kinda messed up to me how can I fix it? thanks Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:27:14 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95013 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95012 Posted by DCdude in Amplifiers - Mesa MarkV on the way! Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:18:32 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=95012 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=95011 Posted by feral in Effects Pedals - I never really use effects out side of distortion, but a DOD FX30B gate/loop came into my possession. what is this thing and what does it do ? Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:11:12 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=95011 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=95010 Posted by Esp_viper in Effects Pedals - Hey I may start a pedal board this year. My amp is a peavey 6505 combo, once I get it fixed I may possibly want to start modding the tone somewhat with pedals. Right now I have a Boss NS-2 noise suppressor, I love it, it just eats batteries too much, gotta get a powercable for that. If I get the MXR 10 band eq for christmas then that is another one that I will add to my collection. I am also interested in a boost pedal of some sort. What is everyone using, and why a boost pedal, or pedal used for boost? And what is a decent delay pedal? I play metalcore, drop c stuff. Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:41:39 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=95010 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95009 Posted by TNLK_swine in Electric Guitar - I have a 1979 Carin lp style guitar that has a broken truss rod(just broken at the top though.) What would be the best way to fix it with out buying a truss rod repair kit($200 at stew-mac) or spending a lot of money. Anything would be nice Thanks, TNLK_swine Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:39:41 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95009 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95005 Posted by MarkySparky in Electric Guitar - I'm sure you can get any sound out of any guitar, but I've been looking for a nice axe to get down the sound of King Diamond / Mercyful Fate, personally I was considering a Ibanez Iceman as they're my favourite guitar and is arguebly good for any metal covers. Any suggestions? Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:33:59 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95005 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=4&thread=95004 Posted by blankletmusic in Acoustic Guitar - Bone, tusq, brass, ivory, rosewood? Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:31:25 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=4&thread=95004 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=34&thread=95003 Posted by Julia_343 in Pickups - #2 Pickups.... if ESP wins it has EMG 81/60. Does the 18v mod really make that much difference? What difference. I'm trying not to completely overdrive V1 on the amp. And I'd like a little warmth and character. I remember pulling the 81/85 set out of my Hellraiser for a JB/59, but the C-1 while friendly up at the headstock is not friendly to me at 12 -- it widens due to a very flat radius. So I'm wondering if the Gibson Dirty Fingers are a drop in replacement for the EMG 81/60? I know that EMGs don't use a ground wire to the bridge, but is there a wire in the ESP EC-1000 or Eclipse II for a ground? Or at least is the hole drilled for it? Or would you go with something else in pickups? Something I can readily get please. Something good for blues/rock. Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:23 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=34&thread=95003 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95002 Posted by Julia_343 in Electric Guitar - Two Parts: Does anyone have the measurements (calipers) on the Epiphone 60s Slim Line necks? Thickness and width at nut and at 12th fret. And how it was measured. I want to compare it to the neck on the ESP Eclipse II or the LTD EC-1000. Reason: Epiphone is coming out with a Les Paul Tribute that has the 60s Slim Line and Gibson 57 Classics. I'm thinking of selling my fat 50s necked SG Std to get it because the neck on that isn't friendly to me getting the pinky and ring finger over to E6 at 12. I can't play with the thumb behind the neck -- it hyper extends and causes pain, so thin narrow necks are my friends. If the neck is narrower at 12 on the Eclipse or EC-1000 ESP wins. The widest neck I'll play is the one on the G&L Legacy. The store has to place the order for it. I know I sacrifice some tone for the thin neck, but that's all fixable. Next part is in the Pickups forum Guitar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:55:15 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95002 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=95001 Posted by silentechoes in Effects Pedals - Hey does anybody happen to know if the boost section of a 535Q CryBaby is before or after the wah, or even if it's just a part of the wah circuit? Thanx Lots Guitar Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:31:54 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=95001 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95000 Posted by TheoDog in Electric Guitar - Does anyone know enough about the witing of a PRS CE22 to help me get a better twangy sound from it? It has the Dragon II p'ups and 5 way rotary switch. I wish one position was a out of phase type strat 2/4 switch sound. can that happen? Guitar Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:52:50 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=95000 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=94998 Posted by mmmusic88 in Effects Pedals - I recently started using effects pedals and recently got a Boss NS-2. I am confused on how to arrange the pedals and how to use the send / return input / output on the Boss NS-2. My current pedals are: Boss TU-2 (tuner) MXR-102 (compressor) EH Big Muff Pi (fuzz) Boss NS-2 (noise suppressor) Boss TR-2 (tremelo) Boss DD-3 (delay) Boss RV-5 (reverb) I would greatly appreciate any help you could give me on how to connect the pedals properly. Guitar Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:10 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=94998 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=19&thread=94997 Posted by duligan in Ask The Pros - Im lookin for a good reliabe guitar cable, How would a brand like CBI stack up to a brand like specraflex. Any suggestions or recamondations? Guitar Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:55:37 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=19&thread=94997